The need for improved, reliable and efficient energy storage devices such as lithium-ion rechargeable batteries have increased, in particular the cathode materials for Li-ion batteries. The currently used cathode material ...

Amaranthus species are indigenous crops in South Africa, commonly consumed as leafy vegetables. It has been consumed for many decades by the rural community population for its nutritional and nutraceutical properties. ...

The rate at which one country’s currency is exchanged for another country’s currency is known as the exchange rate. The external value of each currency is reflected in the country’s economic conditions in general and the ...

In this study, we aimed to synthesize styryl-dihydroquinazolinone derivatives for biological evaluation against cancer. The target compounds were achieved through Iodination of 2- aminobenzamide to yield 5-iodo-2-aminobenzamide ...

South Africa's agricultural landscape is characterized by diverse livestock farming practices, with goat farming playing a crucial role in enhancing food security and rural livelihoods. Goats are cost-effective, easily ...

In South Africa, the import of wheat exceeds its domestic production. The research aimed to examine the fluctuations in wheat prices within the country and evaluate the factors contributing to these price variations during ...

Bull fertility is considered the most important consideration in the herd because bulls are responsible for conception across several females. There is a high correlation between scrotal circumference and fertility in ...

Schistosomiasis is a vector-borne disease expected to become more prevalent, as climate change improves environmental conditions for host snail maturation. Over 25.7 million South Africans are at risk, with approximately ...

The consumption of Westernised high-fat diets (HFDs) dysregulates intestinal barrier components which may lead to subclinical systemic and tissue inflammation implicated in type 2 diabetes (T2D) development. It is essential ...

Bovine brucellosis is among the most neglected zoonotic diseases in developing countries, where it is endemic and a growing challenge to public health. The development of cost-effective control measures of the disease can ...